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1994 Saab 900: complaints, problems and recalls

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

44 owner complaints analyzed

8 distinct recall campaigns

75,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1994 model year. Data updated: . 4 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Vehicle Speed Control is the most frequently named component, appearing in 7 of 44 complaints (15.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior613.6%
Electrical and battery issues613.6%
Transmission and shifting511.4%
Engine operation511.4%
Steering behavior36.8%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Vehicle Speed Control
7
Power Train:Manual Transmission
6
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
4
Unknown Or Other
4
Electrical System:Wiring
3
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
3
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
3
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
3
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Vehicle Speed Control7
Power Train:Manual Transmission6
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine4
Unknown Or Other4
Electrical System:Wiring3
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System3
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline3
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys3

Vehicle Speed Control: 7; Power Train:Manual Transmission: 6; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 4; Unknown Or Other: 4; Electrical System:Wiring: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys: 3

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
1
25,000 to 49,999
0
50,000 to 74,999
1
75,000 to 99,999
2
100,000 to 149,999
0
150,000 and above
0
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0001
25,000 to 49,9990
50,000 to 74,9991
75,000 to 99,9992
100,000 to 149,9990
150,000 and above0

Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0

75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 40 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

1995
10
1996
2
1997
7
1998
4
1999
6
2000
3
2001
3
2002
3
2003
3
2004
2
2014
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
199510
19962
19977
19984
19996
20003
20013
20023
20033
20042
20141

1995: 10; 1996: 2; 1997: 7; 1998: 4; 1999: 6; 2000: 3; 2001: 3; 2002: 3; 2003: 3; 2004: 2; 2014: 1

Pattern summary

Vehicle Speed Control leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 6 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 6 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 5 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Examples from the source records

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10012206 · 2003-03-21 (March 21, 2003)

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS SENT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHO FOUND A BUNDLE OF WIRES HELD TOGETHER BY A PLASTIC BINDER WIRE CLIP. THE BUNDLE BECAME LOOSE AND A WIRE WAS EXPOSED TO AND RUBBING ON METAL. *NLM

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10012206 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10044446 · 2003-10-21 (October 21, 2003)

VEHICLE STALLED IN TRAFFIC DUE TO ENGINE FAILURE.*MR THE GASKET SURROUNDING THE TIMING BELT COVER BECAME TANGLED WITH THE TIMING BELT WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE NOT TO START.*TS *JB

Owner-reported narrative. 90,837 miles reported. Look up ODI 10044446 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10047020 · 2003-11-16 (November 16, 2003)

IN JULY OF 2003, SAAB OF SANTA MONICA, CA REPLACED THE TIMING BELT ON MY USED 1994 SAAB 900 (65,000 MILE SERVICE). THE LABOR WAS COMPLIMENTARY AND COVERED UNDER A CHANGE IN SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE OUTLINED BY SAAB USA IN A LETTER SENT OUT TO SAAB 900 OWNERS IN JULY 1995. THE LETTER AMENDED INFORMATION IN THE WARRANTIES AND SERVICE RECORD BOOKLET AND OWNER'S MANUAL AND STATED THAT RATHER THAN EVERY 95,000 MILES, SAAB WAS NOW RECOMMENDING THAT THE BELT FOR THE CAMSHAFT DRIVE MECHANISM BE REPLACED BEGINNING WITH THE 35,000 MILE MAJOR SERVICE AND AT…

Owner-reported narrative. 72,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10047020 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10068185 · 2004-05-02 (May 2, 2004)

WHILE DRIVING ON THE DAN RYAN EXPRESSWAY AT 3:00 P.M. ON 4/30/04, I HEARD A POP AND I THOUGHT A BELT SNAPPED, MY CAR, A 1994 SAAB S, JERKED, IT WAS DIFFICULT TO GAIN CONTROL. I SMELLED BURNING RUBBER. I LOOKED IN THE REAR VIEW MIRROR AND SAW A TIRE ROLE FROM EAST TO WEST ON THE EXPRESSWAY. I THOUGHT I RAN OVER IT. FURTHER DOWN THE ROAD A PERSON ON ANOTHER CAR TOLD ME I DIDN'T HAVE A TIRE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CAR IN THE REAR. WHEN I PULLED OFF THE EXPRESSAY I SAW THE TIRE WAS MISSING. THE MIDDLE OF THE TIRE HAD PULLED AWAY FROM THE…

Owner-reported narrative. 78,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10068185 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10101475 · 2004-11-15 (November 15, 2004)

THE EXPERIENCE LEAKING HEAD GASKET REPEATED PROBLEM. THE ENGINE OVERHEATING AND BRAKE PROBLEMS. *BF THE BRAKES SQUEALED WHEN STOPPING, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, THE PASSENGER DOOR WAS HARD TO CLOSE, THE BATTERY LIGHT HAD RUN BAD, THE HEAT OPERATION WAS INOPERATIVE, THERE WAS AN OIL LEAK, SEAT COVER LEFT LOWER CRACKED, FLUID LEAKED UNDER THE VEHICLE/OVERNIGHT COOLANT LEAK, OVER HEATING WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, THE TURN SIGNAL ASSEMBLY, LEAKING DISTRIBUTOR SEAL, BROKEN TURN SIGNAL, AT A CERTAIN POSITION THE SEAT WOULD NOT OPERATE FORWAR…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10101475 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10595542 · 2014-06-02 (June 2, 2014)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 SAAB 900. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT WAS CRACKED AND HAD A DAMAGED FRAME THAT WAS DETERIORATING. THE SEAT WAS NOT SECURED AND WOULD MOVE INDEPENDENTLY. THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT ALSO EXHIBITED THE FAILURE. THE SRS SENSOR AND THE SERVICE ENGINE SENSOR ILLUMINATED FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER BUT THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO RESET THE CODES. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 94V226000 (SEATS) HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE REC…

Owner-reported narrative. 22,601 miles reported. Look up ODI 10595542 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 500831 · 1995-12-21 (December 21, 1995)

INTERMITTENT STALLING 2 TIMES. *SD

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Owner report 503378 · 1996-04-07 (April 7, 1996)

VENTILATION SYSTEM WEAK, WINDOWS FOG UP, ALSO WHEN IN DEFORST MODE, DEFAULTS TO PANEL DISTRIBUTION DURING HEAVY ACCELERATION.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 503378 at NHTSA ↗

Recall history

8 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

94V074000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc

Reported: 1994-04-16 (April 16, 1994)

THE ORIGINAL FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND/OR PADS SHIELDS DO NOT PROTECT THE ASSEMBLIES FROM BEING COATED WITH A LAYER OF SLUSH, ROAD SALT OR WATER WHILE DRIVING IN SNOW OR HEAVY RAIN. THIS CAN RESULT IN A DELAY IN BRAKING ACTION THAT INCREASES NORMAL STOPPING DISTANCE.

Consequence: INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ORIGINAL FRONT BRAKE SHIELDS WITH A NEW DESIGN. AN ADDITIONAL HOLE WILL BE DRILLED IN THE STEERING KING PIN HOUSING TO ATTACH A LARGER COVER PLATE. A SMALLER PROTECTION PLATE WILL ALSO BE ATTACHED TO THE EXISTING TWO BOLTS IN THE HUB.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
94V110000 · Seats

Reported: 1994-06-13 (June 13, 1994)

A WELD IN THE SEAT RAILS WAS NOT MADE, INCREASING THE RISK OF FATIGUE CRACKS FORMING AROUND THE ATTACHMENT BUSHINGS ON THE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM, CAUSING THE POSSIBILITY OF THE HEIGHT ADJUSTER BREAKING IN A REAR END COLLISION AND ALLOWING THE SEAT TO FOLD BACKWARDS.

Consequence: THIS CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO SEAT OCCUPANTS.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FRONT SEAT FRAME RAILS.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
94V127000 · Seats

Reported: 1994-07-08 (July 8, 1994)

TWO TRIGGER SPRINGS MOUNTED TO THE FORE/AFT ADJUSTMENT LEVER DO NOT DEVELOP SUFFICIENT FORCE TO PROPERLY LOCK THE SEAT RAILS. AFTER THE SEAT IS ADJUSTED, THIS DOES NOT ALLOW THE SEAT RAIL LOCK TO PROPERLY ENGAGE, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE SEAT TO MOVE IN A SUDDEN STOP OR COLLISION.

Consequence: THIS CAN INCREASE THE POSSIBILITY OF INJURY TO A SEAT OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE BOTH FRONT SEATS AND THE TWO SPRINGS ON EACH SEAT WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEW SPRINGS WITH PROPER TENSION TO ENSURE PROPER ENGAGEMENT.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
94V174000 · Structure:Body:Door

Reported: 1994-09-14 (September 14, 1994)

THE TWO WELD POINTS IN THE REARWARD ATTACHMENT BRACKET FOR THE SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION BEAM IN THE REAR DOOR MAY BE OUT OF POSITION. IF THE WELDS ARE OUT OF POSITION, THE VEHICLES WILL NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 214, S5, "SIDE DOOR STRENGTH."

Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: PASSENGERS SITTING IN THE REAR SEATS WILL BE SUBJECT TO AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A SIDE COLLISION.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL SUPPORT BRACKETS AT THE SUPPORT WELD LOCATIONS.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
94V226000 · Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner

Reported: 1994-11-18 (November 18, 1994)

ONE OR MORE OF THE ARC WELDS CAN BE MISSING ON THE SEAT BACK FRAME RECLINER.

Consequence: THIS CAN RESULT IN A SEAT BACK FALLING BACKWARDS UNDER A LOAD.

Remedy: BOTH FRONT SEAT BACKS WILL BE INSPECTED WITH THE USE OF A HOOK TO PULL BACK THE SEAT BACK UPHOLSTERY. FOR ANY SEAT WITH MISSING WELDS, THE SEAT BACK FRAME/RECLINER WILL BE REPLACED.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
95V068000 · Power Train:Manual Transmission

Reported: 1995-03-29 (March 29, 1995)

IT IS POSSIBLE TO MOVE THE SHIFT LEVER INTO THE REVERSE GEAR POSITION, REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY, AND STILL HAVE THE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL, OR, TO ACCIDENTLY DISENGAGE REVERSE BY STRIKING THE GEAR LEVER.

Consequence: IF THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED, THE CAR CAN ROLL FROM ITS ORIGINAL PARKED POSITION INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE TRANSMISSION LINKAGE COMPONENTS AND COMPLETE A SPECIALLY DEVELOPED SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE THAT WILL ENSURE THAT WHEN THE SHIFT IS MOVED TO THE REVERSE POSITION, THE REVERSE GEAR IS ACTUALLY ENGAGED.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
97V046000 · Vehicle Speed Control

Reported: 1997-03-21 (March 21, 1997)

CORROSION AROUND THE ZINC-COATED THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER BUSHING CAN CAUSE THE THROTTLE LEVER TO BIND.

Consequence: THIS BINDING CAN RESULT IN THE THROTTLE PLATE NOT RETURNING TO THE CLOSED POSITION WHEN THE THROTTLE PEDAL IS RELEASED AND A SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ZINC-COATED THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER BUSHING WITH A NICKEL-COATED BUSHING AND BOLT.

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98V038000 · Exterior Lighting:Headlights

Reported: 1998-02-24 (February 24, 1998)

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPERLY AIMING THE HEADLIGHTING SYSTEM WERE OMITTED. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Consequence: IF THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE REPLACED, CUSTOMERS MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY AIM THE HEADLIGHTS.

Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE SENT AIMING INSTRUCTIONS, AND DIRECTIONS FOR AFFIXING THESE INSERTS TO THE OWNER GUIDES. IF AN OWNER SO DESIRES, A DEALER CAN AFFIX THE INSERTS IN THEIR OWNER GUIDE FOR THEM.

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Vehicle analysis explorer

Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.

Data completeness

44 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-09-30.

9.1%Usable mileage4 / 44 records
77.3%Valid incident date34 / 44 records
100.0%Valid filing date44 / 44 records
77.3%Ordered incident and filing dates34 / 44 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

Component complaint heatmap
Component198619871988198919901991199219931994199519961997199819992000
Power Train:Manual Transmission
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14.8%
ODI 969351

THE TRANSMISSION IS STANDARD AND IS SOMETIMES HARD TO GET IT INTO REVERSE AND SOMETIMES INTO 1ST GEAR. IT IS IS A 5 SPEED TRANSMISSION. *AK

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116.7%
ODI 722375

EARLY TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT - FIRST GEAR POPS OUT CONSTANTLY. *AK

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613.6%
ODI 8009679

RECALL 95 V 068 000/TRANSMISSION MANUAL: VEHICLE OPERATED IN REVERSE INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUME RTHAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVER UNDER RECALL. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

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1010.0%
ODI 10040906

I OWN A 1995 SAAB 900 SE WITH A MANNUAL TRANSMISSION. I WOULD GUESS AS A SAFTEY FEATURE, THIS VEHICLE REQUIRES THE SHIFT LEVER TO BE IN THE REVERSE POSITION TO REMOVE THE KEY. THIS INSURES THAT THE VEHICLE DOES NOT MOVE WHEN NOT OCCUPIED IF THE PARKING BRAKE HAS NOT BEEN ENGAGED. ON MY VEHICLE THE SHIFT LEVER CAN BE IN THE REVERSE POSITION AND THE KEY REMOVED, BUT THE REVERSE GEAR IS NEVER ACTUALLY ENGAGED OR CAN BE EASILY MOVED OUT OF REVERSE. THE FIRST TIME I NOTICED THIS PROBLEM WAS WHEN I FOUND MY VEHICLE HAD ROLLED FORWARD AND WAS REST…

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510.4%
ODI 507247

CAR DRIFTS TO THE RIGHT WHILE DRIVING.

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00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

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Air Bags:Frontal
00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

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210.5%
ODI 536438

AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY IN A HEAD-ON 35MPH CRASH. BOTH VEHICLES, TRAVELING IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS WERE BOTH TRAVELING AT 35MPH. DRIVER FRACTURED STERNUM AND THE FRONT END WAS FORCED BACK INTO THE ENGINE.

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17.7%
ODI 972480

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE INDICATED SOME SORT OF MALFUNCTION. OWNER STATES NO PROBLEM. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

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523.8%
ODI 812381

WHILE DRIVING THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. ONCE THE AIR BAG WAS DEPLOYED, IT LET OUT A BLACK SMOKE WHICH FILLED ENTIRE VEHICLE. *AK

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116.7%
ODI 811979

DRIVING AT A SPEED OF 40MPH, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION, HIT A WALL, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

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24.5%
ODI 818281

DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 66 MPH COMING TO A TOLL BOOTH HAD TO SLAM BRAKES. REARENDED VEHICLE IN FRONT. 6,000 DOLLARS WORTH OF DAMAGE IN FRONT. HAD TO REPLACE BUMPER/RADITOR/HEADLIGHT. SEAT BELTS WERE WORN AT THE TIME, AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. MECHANIC DOES NOT WHY. THIS DEFECT CAN RESULT IN INJURIES IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT. *AK

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22.0%
ODI 10238763 · 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 SAAB 900 CONVERTIBLE. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS SITTING IN THE VEHICLE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG SUDDENLY DEPLOYED. THERE WERE NO WARNINGS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 80,000.

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729.2%
ODI 10174422 · 169,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND UNOCCUPIED, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THERE WERE NO WARNINGS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL, # 01V222000, REGARDING AIR BAGS:FRONTAL. THE CONTACT DID NOT RECEIVE ANY NOTIFICATION ABOUT THIS RECALL.

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Vehicle Speed Control
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00.0%

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17.7%
ODI 510318

SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURY.

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00.0%

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210.5%
ODI 509813

CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE. *AK

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00.0%

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00.0%

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715.9%
ODI 518528

THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT.

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66.0%
ODI 10054892

AT ABOUT 1000 A.M. ,MY DAUGHTER JENNIFER AGE 19 WAS DRIVING MY 1995 SAAB 900SE CONVERTIBLE ON THE NYS THRUWAY FROM ALBANY TO OUR HOME IN UTICA , NY WHEN SHE WAS APPROACHING THE HERKIMER T-WAY EXIT. SHE WAS GOING TO EXIT THE T-WAY THERE , SO SHE STARTED TO SLOW DOWN. SHE TOLD ME THAT WHEN SHE STEPPED ON THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE REFUSED TO SLOW DOWN AND BEGAN TO GAIN SPEED. SHE SAYS THAT WHEN SHE TOOK HER FOOT OFF OF THE BRAKE THE CAR ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN FROM 55 MPH TO 85 MPH IN A MATTER OF SECONDS . SHE SAYS SHE BECAME HYSTERICAL AND BEGAN TO …

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24.2%
ODI 514945

UPON SHIFTING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE GEAR, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.

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14.8%
ODI 10003689

CONSUMER IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINE. WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE ACCELERATED, WHEN THE CONSUMER STEPPED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL IT DID NOT WORK. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND HAS NOT SEEN THE VEHICLE. PH

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Air Bags
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17.7%
ODI 971842

AIR BAG LIGHTS CONTINUE FLASH ON & OFF. TT

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14.8%
ODI 707108

TWICE, AFTER GOING THROUGH A CAR WASH, THE SRS LIGHT CAME ON. BROUGHT IT TO DEALER WHO RESET IT, STATING THAT MOISTURE HAD GOTTEN INTO THE HARNESS SOMEWHERE. AFTER READING ABOUT THE RECALL FOR 92-94 9000 MODELS WITH A SIMILAR PROBLEM, I CALLED SAAB. SAAB TOLD ME I COULD HAVE THIS LOOKED AT OR FIXED BY THE DEALER AT MY COST. IS THIS RELATED AND WHAT SHOULD I DO.

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00.0%

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12.3%
ODI 563909

CONSUMER HAD COOLANT BOTTLE AND COOLANT RECOVERY BOTTLE REPLACED. *JG

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55.0%
ODI 10007869

SAAB REFUSES TO FOLLOW UP ON A CONFIRMED (MEDIA-PUBLISHED) RECALL ANNOUNCED IN NOV 2002 (3 MONTHS AGO) CONCERNING RANDOM AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. SAAB CORPORATE REFUSES TO SPECIFY VINS OR GIVE ANY PLANNED RESOLUTION, AND THE SAAB DEALERS CONFIRM THAT MY CAR IS LIKELY TO BE AFFECTED, BUT NO ONE WILL TAKE ANY ACTION YET, AND SAAB IS DRAGGING THEIR FEET! ISN'T THEIR A TIME LIMIT FOR THEM TO START THIS RECALL? HOW DO WE ESCALATE THIS SITUATION, PLS?

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48.3%
ODI 11569616

Passenger airbag deployed for no reason while driving car, no warning lights on dashboard, no impact, no precipitating event occured

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29.5%
ODI 10149473 · 59,000 mi

RE: SAAB 900 1997. UPON TURNING THE IGNITION KEY IN AN ATTEMPT TO START THE CAR THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AND THE SEAT BELTS TENSIONED. THE WINDSHIELD WAS BROKEN AND THE RADIO POPPED OUT OF THE DASH. THIS IS EVENT IS VERY MUCH ALIKE TO DEFECTS DESCRIBED IN RECALLS OF SAAB 900 1995 AND 1998 MODEL YEARS. I HAVE ALREADY FILED A REPORT AT SAAB. SAAB HAS INFORMED ME THAT AT THIS TIME THEY HAVE NO INTENTION OF ADDRESSING THE ISSUE. *JB

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520.8%
ODI 10170335 · 31,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC SIGNAL BOTH THE FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE CONTROL MODULE SHORTED CAUSING THE DEPLOYMENT. THE DEALER DETERMINED THE CONTROL MODULE, AIR BAGS, AND SEATBELTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
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736.8%
ODI 527531

VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. MECHANIC CLAIMS VALVE IN THE ABS STICKING RESULTED IN ALL BRAKING POWER TO BE DIRECTED TO THE LEFT SIDE OF SYSTEM ONLY.

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215.4%
ODI 808242

WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES ON WET PAVEMENT THE PEDAL WILL TRAVEL TO THE FLOOR CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

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24.5%
ODI 851957

WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

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66.0%
ODI 534246

VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM, AND DEALER INSISTS THAT THEY CANNOT REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM. IT SEEMS TO OCCIR MOST FREQUENTLY ON UNSTABLE SURFACE, SUCH AS GRAVEL/SAND ON THE ROAD.

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12.1%
ODI 803818

A SUDDEN ACCELERATION WAS EXPERIENCED, UPON PLACING TRANSMISSION INTO DRIVE POSITION, COMPLETE BRAKING AND STEERING WAS LOST AS A RESULT. *AK

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14.8%
ODI 10118144 · 75,000 mi

1997 SAAB 900 SE TURBO 2.0, CAR BEGAN TO STALL, AND WOULD ONLY RESTART ONCE BROUGHT TO A COMPLETE STOP AND THE KEYS REMOVED. STALLING CONTINUED RANDOMLY AT HIGH OR LOW SPEEDS. VERY DANGEROUS WHEN IT STALLED AT HIGH SPEEDS - THE POWER STEERING CUT OUT, POWER AND ABS BRAKES - IT WAS AS IF THE KEY HAD BEEN REMOVED AND ALL POWER CUT TO THE CAR.*AK FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH (ELECTRICAL PORTION BELOW KEYS) REQUIRED REPLACEMENT, STALLING FIXED. CAR BASICALLY THOUGHT THE KEYS WERE BEING REMOVED (THE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS ON THE IGNITION SWITCH WERE BA…

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

17.7%
ODI 803697

ENGINE MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE, CAUSING A FIRE, IN FOR REPAIRS TWICE. *AK

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29.1%
ODI 706174

TIMING CHAIN FAILED DURING NORMAL OPERATION AT 35 MPH CAUSING ENGINE TO STALL AND $2400 IN ENGINE VALVE DAMAGE. TIMING CHAIN IS NOT SPECIFICED AS A NORMAL REPLACEMENT ITEM.

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210.5%
ODI 526296

FRON ENGINE MOUNT FAILED, RESULTING IN VEHICLE PULLING TO ONE SIDE/LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

29.5%
ODI 485865

OIL PAN CRACKED AT DRAINPLUG, RESULTING IN AN OIL LEAK. *AK

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

49.1%
ODI 10044446 · 90,837 mi

VEHICLE STALLED IN TRAFFIC DUE TO ENGINE FAILURE.*MR THE GASKET SURROUNDING THE TIMING BELT COVER BECAME TANGLED WITH THE TIMING BELT WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE NOT TO START.*TS *JB

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33.0%
ODI 10176735 · 76,000 mi

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND TIMING CHAIN SNAPPED CAUSING THE IMMEDIATE LOSS OF POWER AND CONTROL OF VEHICLE. CONTACTED SAAB USA AT [phone removed] AND SPOKE WITH SUPERVISOR LEMONT. CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT SAAB DOES NOT COVER COSTS INVOLVED IN REPLACEMENT OF TIMING CHAIN BUT ONLY FOR THE BELT AT VERY SPECIFIC MILEAGE POINTS AS TO THE HISTORY OF WIDESPREAD BREAKAGE AND SAFETY PROBLEMS AND SUBSEQUENT COSTLY DAMAGE TO ENGINES. *NM

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36.3%
ODI 10011829

THE TIMING BELT FAILED. *JB (SAAB 900 SE)

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Electrical System
333.3%
ODI 0

THE VEHICLE LOSES POWER ABRUPTLY CAUSING THE TACHOMETER TO DROP AND THE STEERING TO BECOME HEAVY YET THE ENGINE CONTINUES TO RUN SMOOTHLY, AS THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTS TO PULL TO THE SHOULDER THE POWER RETURNS BEFORE THE CAR STOPS, THE DEALER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO DUPLICATE OR REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM. NLM

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00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

12.3%
ODI 10101475

THE EXPERIENCE LEAKING HEAD GASKET REPEATED PROBLEM. THE ENGINE OVERHEATING AND BRAKE PROBLEMS. *BF THE BRAKES SQUEALED WHEN STOPPING, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, THE PASSENGER DOOR WAS HARD TO CLOSE, THE BATTERY LIGHT HAD RUN BAD, THE HEAT OPERATION WAS INOPERATIVE, THERE WAS AN OIL LEAK, SEAT COVER LEFT LOWER CRACKED, FLUID LEAKED UNDER THE VEHICLE/OVERNIGHT COOLANT LEAK, OVER HEATING WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, THE TURN SIGNAL ASSEMBLY, LEAKING DISTRIBUTOR SEAL, BROKEN TURN SIGNAL, AT A CERTAIN POSITION THE SEAT WOULD NOT OPERATE FORWAR…

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77.0%
ODI 10025197

1995 SAAB 900 SE STALLS UPON COLD START AND ALSO CUTS OFF (STALLS) WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE IS TOTALLY TUNED AND ALL THROTTLE, FUEL INJECTORS ARE CLEAN ETC. I CONTACTED DEALER AND SAAB WEB-SITE TO INQUIRE ABOUT RECALL 95V066000 BUT I WAS TOLD THIS WAS NOT APPLICABLE TO MY VEHICLE.

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36.3%
ODI 10016693 · 72,000 mi

ON APRIL 27, 2003, MY SAAB 900 SE HAD AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE WHILE DRIVING WITHIN A MINUTE HAD COMPLETELY DESTROYED THE CAR. THE "CHECK BATTERY" LIGHT CAME ON ALONG WITH THE HAZARD LIGHT. MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE CAR IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AND JUST ESCAPED THE VEHICLE WHEN IT WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE POLICE HAD TO CALL ME TO GET THE LICENSE PLATE NUMBER AND VIN, AS THEY HAD MELTED. THE CAR HAD 72,000 MILES AND HAD BEEN CHECKED TWICE IN THE PAST YEAR. JUST MONTHS BEFORE IT HAD BEEN COMPLETELY INSPECTED. THE CAR WAS IN SHOW ROOM CONDITION. *JB

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
111.1%
ODI 512027

VEHICLE ENGINE FIRE.

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

14.5%
ODI 524338

CASING AROUND TRANSMISSION CRACKED, CAUSING OIL TO LEAK OUT ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD, RESULTING IN AN ENGINE FIRE.

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

14.8%
ODI 531379

LACK OF HEAT IN THE VEHICLE DUE TO FAILURE IN MANUFACTURE WITH THE LACK OF A HOLE HAVING BEEN DRILLED IN THE BLOCK WHERE IT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE AND WHICH PREVENTED PROPER AND SUSTAINED HEATING.

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

36.8%
ODI 500831

INTERMITTENT STALLING 2 TIMES. *SD

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33.0%
ODI 565334

THE ENGINE ON VEHICLE FAILED AND IS NOW RENDERED USELESS. CONSUMER WAS LATER INFORMED THAT THIS WAS A KNOWN FAULT WITH THESE VEHICLES AND IT COULD HAVE BEEN CORRECTED. THE DEALER HOWEVER, DID NOT INFORM CONSUMER OF THE DEFECT WITH THE ENGINE IN THESE VEHICLES. *JG

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12.1%
ODI 515533

WHILE SHIFTING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FORWARD AND SPINNED AROUND IN A 360 DEGREE CIRCLE.

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14.8%
ODI 722651

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

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14.2%
ODI 768074

KEEP HEARING THIS IS COMMON PROBLEM, COULD BE DANGEROUS TO OPERATE WHEN TOP IS STUCK OPEN. THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN TO A 4 YR OLD CAR DEALER WANTS $ 1,700. FOR NEW MOTOR. MR

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00.0%

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00.0%

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Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
ComponentMileage range (25th–75th percentile)MedianUsable recordsExamples
Engine And Engine Cooling:EngineToo few reports for a range90,837 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 10044446 · 90,837 mi

VEHICLE STALLED IN TRAFFIC DUE TO ENGINE FAILURE.*MR THE GASKET SURROUNDING THE TIMING BELT COVER BECAME TANGLED WITH THE TIMING BELT WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE NOT TO START.*TS *JB

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Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated PulleysToo few reports for a range72,000 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 10047020 · 72,000 mi

IN JULY OF 2003, SAAB OF SANTA MONICA, CA REPLACED THE TIMING BELT ON MY USED 1994 SAAB 900 (65,000 MILE SERVICE). THE LABOR WAS COMPLIMENTARY AND COVERED UNDER A CHANGE IN SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE OUTLINED BY SAAB USA IN A LETTER SENT OUT TO SAAB 900 OWNERS IN JULY 1995. THE LETTER AMENDED INFORMATION IN THE WARRANTIES AND SERVICE RECORD BOOKLET AND OWNER'S MANUAL AND STATED THAT RATHER THAN EVERY 95,000 MILES, SAAB WAS NOW RECOMMENDING THAT THE BELT FOR THE CAMSHAFT DRIVE MECHANISM BE REPLACED BEGINNING WITH THE 35,000 MILE MAJOR SERVICE AND AT…

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Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

1 reports2024-102026-09

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
Monthly complaint and recall timeline
MonthComplaintsCampaigns announcedExamples
2024-100None

No examples available for this selection.

2024-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2024-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-100None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-09 (partial)0None

No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Age 0Age 1Age 22 reports

1999: 2 complaints · 2000: 1 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model yearThrough age 0Through age 1Through age 2
1999122
2000111
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
YearIncident dates usedFiling date fallbacksExcluded dates
1999200
2000100

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
ComponentVehicle Speed ControlPower Train:Manual TransmissionEngine And Engine Cooling:EngineUnknown Or OtherElectrical System:WiringEngine And Engine Cooling:Cooling SystemEngine And Engine Cooling:Engine:GasolineEngine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
Vehicle Speed Control—00
1
ODI 820610

DAUGHTER TOOK VEHICLE FOR CHECK UP. MECHANIC NOTICED "O" RING CRACKED & REPLACED IT. DRIVER PICKED UP VEHICLE & LOST CONTROL. TOWED TO DEALER & "O" RING REPLACED DUE TO WRONG PLACING. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. TOOK VEHICLE TO ANOTHER DEALER & CHECKED, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. MECHANIC TEST DROVE & LOST CONTROL & REPAIRED VEHICLE. *AK

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0
2
ODI 563909

CONSUMER HAD COOLANT BOTTLE AND COOLANT RECOVERY BOTTLE REPLACED. *JG

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ODI 819203

SMELLED SWEET SMELL, THIUGHT IT WAS THE VEHICLE, NEED A GOOD CLEANING. SMELL NEVER WENT AWAY AND KEPT COMING UP IN INTERVALS. COOLANT KEPT LEAKING INTO THE HEATER CORE AND HEATER BOX. CHANGED FILTERS, NO SMELL FOUND. REPLACED THERMOSTAT. HOWEVER, SMELL STILL APPEARED. IN ADDITION, THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER BUSHING REPLACED AS PER RECALL (97V-046). *AK

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00
Power Train:Manual Transmission0—0
1
ODI 968901

MIRROR COVER FELL OFF. *AK

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0000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine00—00000
Unknown Or Other
1
ODI 820610

DAUGHTER TOOK VEHICLE FOR CHECK UP. MECHANIC NOTICED "O" RING CRACKED & REPLACED IT. DRIVER PICKED UP VEHICLE & LOST CONTROL. TOWED TO DEALER & "O" RING REPLACED DUE TO WRONG PLACING. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. TOOK VEHICLE TO ANOTHER DEALER & CHECKED, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. MECHANIC TEST DROVE & LOST CONTROL & REPAIRED VEHICLE. *AK

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1
ODI 968901

MIRROR COVER FELL OFF. *AK

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0—0000
Electrical System:Wiring0000—000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
2
ODI 563909

CONSUMER HAD COOLANT BOTTLE AND COOLANT RECOVERY BOTTLE REPLACED. *JG

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ODI 819203

SMELLED SWEET SMELL, THIUGHT IT WAS THE VEHICLE, NEED A GOOD CLEANING. SMELL NEVER WENT AWAY AND KEPT COMING UP IN INTERVALS. COOLANT KEPT LEAKING INTO THE HEATER CORE AND HEATER BOX. CHANGED FILTERS, NO SMELL FOUND. REPLACED THERMOSTAT. HOWEVER, SMELL STILL APPEARED. IN ADDITION, THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER BUSHING REPLACED AS PER RECALL (97V-046). *AK

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0000—00
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline000000—0
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys0000000—

Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

4 patterns with matching reports.

Stalling or loss of power

6 mentions · 13.6% of complaints

Median mileage: 81,419 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 10044446 · 90,837 mi

VEHICLE STALLED IN TRAFFIC DUE TO ENGINE FAILURE.*MR THE GASKET SURROUNDING THE TIMING BELT COVER BECAME TANGLED WITH THE TIMING BELT WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE NOT TO START.*TS *JB

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ODI 10047020 · 72,000 mi

IN JULY OF 2003, SAAB OF SANTA MONICA, CA REPLACED THE TIMING BELT ON MY USED 1994 SAAB 900 (65,000 MILE SERVICE). THE LABOR WAS COMPLIMENTARY AND COVERED UNDER A CHANGE IN SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE OUTLINED BY SAAB USA IN A LETTER SENT OUT TO SAAB 900 OWNERS IN JULY 1995. THE LETTER AMENDED INFORMATION IN THE WARRANTIES AND SERVICE RECORD BOOKLET AND OWNER'S MANUAL AND STATED THAT RATHER THAN EVERY 95,000 MILES, SAAB WAS NOW RECOMMENDING THAT THE BELT FOR THE CAMSHAFT DRIVE MECHANISM BE REPLACED BEGINNING WITH THE 35,000 MILE MAJOR SERVICE AND AT…

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ODI 500831

INTERMITTENT STALLING 2 TIMES. *SD

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Matching rule\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Hard or delayed shifting

1 mentions · 2.3% of complaints

Median mileage: 78,000 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10068185 · 78,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE DAN RYAN EXPRESSWAY AT 3:00 P.M. ON 4/30/04, I HEARD A POP AND I THOUGHT A BELT SNAPPED, MY CAR, A 1994 SAAB S, JERKED, IT WAS DIFFICULT TO GAIN CONTROL. I SMELLED BURNING RUBBER. I LOOKED IN THE REAR VIEW MIRROR AND SAW A TIRE ROLE FROM EAST TO WEST ON THE EXPRESSWAY. I THOUGHT I RAN OVER IT. FURTHER DOWN THE ROAD A PERSON ON ANOTHER CAR TOLD ME I DIDN'T HAVE A TIRE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CAR IN THE REAR. WHEN I PULLED OFF THE EXPRESSAY I SAW THE TIRE WAS MISSING. THE MIDDLE OF THE TIRE HAD PULLED AWAY FROM THE…

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Matching rule\b(hard shift\w*|rough shift\w*|delay\w* shift\w*|shift\w* hard|jerk\w*|lurch\w*)\b

Steering assistance concerns

1 mentions · 2.3% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 10101475

THE EXPERIENCE LEAKING HEAD GASKET REPEATED PROBLEM. THE ENGINE OVERHEATING AND BRAKE PROBLEMS. *BF THE BRAKES SQUEALED WHEN STOPPING, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, THE PASSENGER DOOR WAS HARD TO CLOSE, THE BATTERY LIGHT HAD RUN BAD, THE HEAT OPERATION WAS INOPERATIVE, THERE WAS AN OIL LEAK, SEAT COVER LEFT LOWER CRACKED, FLUID LEAKED UNDER THE VEHICLE/OVERNIGHT COOLANT LEAK, OVER HEATING WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, THE TURN SIGNAL ASSEMBLY, LEAKING DISTRIBUTOR SEAL, BROKEN TURN SIGNAL, AT A CERTAIN POSITION THE SEAT WOULD NOT OPERATE FORWAR…

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Matching rule\b(power steer\w*|steering assist\w*|steering lock\w*|steering wheel lock\w*)\b

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

1 mentions · 2.3% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 820610

DAUGHTER TOOK VEHICLE FOR CHECK UP. MECHANIC NOTICED "O" RING CRACKED & REPLACED IT. DRIVER PICKED UP VEHICLE & LOST CONTROL. TOWED TO DEALER & "O" RING REPLACED DUE TO WRONG PLACING. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. TOOK VEHICLE TO ANOTHER DEALER & CHECKED, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. MECHANIC TEST DROVE & LOST CONTROL & REPAIRED VEHICLE. *AK

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Matching rule\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b